The Romantic era happened during the late 18th century around 1780 to the early 19th century around 1850. During this period, there were many literary and artistic movements. Romanticism rooted in conflict with the Enlightenment’s ideals because it did not provide as an outlet for emotions and creativity. However, Romanticism ultimately evolved from the political and social revolutions taking place in Europe and the United States.
POLITICAL & RELIGIOUS HISTORY The American and, particularly, the French revolution played a huge part in shaping the romantic thought by bringing in revolutionary and innovative ideas. The American Revolution in the United States, which started in 1775 and ended in 1783, was the conflict between the colonists living in America and the king of Britain. The colonists fought desperately to gain its independence from Britain. They were tired of the oppression and the tyrannical rule Britain enforced on them. They wanted to be free of the aristocratic rule of King George 111. As a result, republican ideals developed and debates came forth over the role of government. Democracy became the foundation of American political values.
The French Revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. It was a disagreement between the citizens of France and its government. After the monarchy and the Catholic clergy went under the transformations of the Enlightenment, the citizens became furious of its principles of citizenship and unalienable rights. They struggled to gain liberty and fought for a republic. The citizens of France wanted to be free from the present government and also from the Catholic Church’s complete control over them.
SOCIAL HISTORY Social shifts and emerging social classes occurred during the romantic period. The Industrial Revolution played a major part in this. The Industrial Revolution happened during the late 18th century and continued through the early 19th century when major changes in the agricultural, mining, manufacturing, etc. brought about social changes and physical changes. The landscapes became increasingly divided between the cities and countryside, and pollution swelled from factories and coal mines. However, the most significant changes occurred in the people. The population distinctly became divided into rich and poor, specifically, the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The bourgeoisie was the class owning the means for producing wealth where as the proletariat was the working class who worked for the bourgeoisie. There was little chance of economic mobility because the poor stayed poor, but the rich kept getting richer. The industrial revolution also brought forth horrible consequences such as low wages, horrible working conditions, and mass amounts of women and children working. The unemployed would protest and lead riots, creating further social upheaval. Women during this time were looked upon as inferior to men. Since they were undereducated, they had limited job opportunities. Moreover, they had strict rules and regulations regarding their social status and had no legal rights. Although some women did protest for their rights, they were mostly ignored.
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The Romantic era happened during the late 18th century around 1780 to the early 19th century around 1850. During this period, there were many literary and artistic movements. Romanticism rooted in conflict with the Enlightenment’s ideals because it did not provide as an outlet for emotions and creativity. However, Romanticism ultimately evolved from the political and social revolutions taking place in Europe and the United States.
POLITICAL & RELIGIOUS HISTORY
The American and, particularly, the French revolution played a huge part in shaping the romantic thought by bringing in revolutionary and innovative ideas. The American Revolution in the United States, which started in 1775 and ended in 1783, was the conflict between the colonists living in America and the king of Britain. The colonists fought desperately to gain its independence from Britain. They were tired of the oppression and the tyrannical rule Britain enforced on them. They wanted to be free of the aristocratic rule of King George 111. As a result, republican ideals developed and debates came forth over the role of government. Democracy became the foundation of American political values.
The French Revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. It was a disagreement between the citizens of France and its government. After the monarchy and the Catholic clergy went under the transformations of the Enlightenment, the citizens became furious of its principles of citizenship and unalienable rights. They struggled to gain liberty and fought for a republic. The citizens of France wanted to be free from the present government and also from the Catholic Church’s complete control over them.
SOCIAL HISTORY
Social shifts and emerging social classes occurred during the romantic period. The Industrial Revolution played a major part in this. The Industrial Revolution happened during the late 18th century and continued through the early 19th century when major changes in the agricultural, mining, manufacturing, etc. brought about social changes and physical changes. The landscapes became increasingly divided between the cities and countryside, and pollution swelled from factories and coal mines. However, the most significant changes occurred in the people. The population distinctly became divided into rich and poor, specifically, the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The bourgeoisie was the class owning the means for producing wealth where as the proletariat was the working class who worked for the bourgeoisie. There was little chance of economic mobility because the poor stayed poor, but the rich kept getting richer. The industrial revolution also brought forth horrible consequences such as low wages, horrible working conditions, and mass amounts of women and children working. The unemployed would protest and lead riots, creating further social upheaval. Women during this time were looked upon as inferior to men. Since they were undereducated, they had limited job opportunities. Moreover, they had strict rules and regulations regarding their social status and had no legal rights. Although some women did protest for their rights, they were mostly ignored.